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Benefits of volunteering
Most young people do volunteering in some way or another, and it does them good too!
Children in Care Council
Having a voice, listening to you, taking you seriously and making friends.
Discrimination
The law provides protection against discrimination
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh programme helps young people aged 14-24 develop skills and fulfil their potential
Education for Children in Care
When you’re being looked after you get extra help to make sure your education continues successfully
Finding volunteering opportunities
Thinking about volunteering? Here are some ways to find opportunities
Going into care
Young people who are looked after are provided with help by their workers to understand their care
Having your say about care
Children in care have the right to have a say in how they are cared for and have their voice heard
Homeless
Being homeless is dangerous, stressful, bad for your health and stops you getting on with your life - know how to avoid it
Job seeking and work safety
Think safety, whether you are at work, doing work experience, or seeking work
Learning at Home
Most of Oxfordshire’s children and young people go to school or college – but some are educated at home
Leaving Care
Information about support for young people leaving care
LGBTQ
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or Questioning - find out more about sexuality and gender identity.
Money - Saving, spending and stretching it
Learning to manage your money is a core life skill that everyone needs to learn
Oxfordshire County Council Consultations
Oxfordshire County Council consults with people who live in the county
School leaving age
Children must stay in education, training and learning until age 18. This can be at school, college, or (after age 16) in a job with training, like an apprenticeship.
Start volunteering
Volunteering is good for your CV, helps your well-being and builds your skills
Support for Children in Care
Children in Care have access to support from education, council and independent services
The Attach Team
Information about what who the ATTACH Team are and why they are there to help children we care for and care experienced children